<p>I really can’t decide between the two…can you guys help me decide…I’ve done extensive research and realize both are very different, but it’d be nice to hear from current students their opinions.</p>
<p>If financial aid is not a factor, then I honestly think what it will come down to is whether you enjoy the traditional campus atmosphere that BC offers or the fast life and vibrant atmosphere of New York. I chose the former (although I didn't apply to NYU) because I really wanted to experience the traditional college campus with lot of trees, green space, beautiful architect, and people hanging out on the lawn...oh, and sports. NYU doesn't have those but it does have an amazing city at your finger tip. At the same time, I can't help but feel alienated if I had attended NYU. Things seem to go too fast when I visited the city. People are rushing faster and faster, it seems like no one ever just sit down, say hello, and relax a bit. I found that at BC more charming and relaxed with the quiet neighborhood of Chestnut Hill.</p>
<p>Academically I think they are not very different. They shared the same USN rank last year, but that changed a bit this year, but I wouldn't be surprise if it was the same again this year.</p>
<p>So you just have to ask yourself whether you're a city slicker or an old-fashion college student.</p>
<p>Thanks for insight, my problem is I don't exactly know what I want and what scares me is I don't know how I'm going to decide. I got accepted EA into BC, and am thinking about just not applying to NYU (Deadline jan 15) so I won't have to choose later, but in a way feel stupid for doing that.</p>
<p>NYU's students are extremely competitive against each other</p>
<p>In BC, the workload is light, unless you are in CSOM</p>
<p>by the way, I'm applyin RD to BC</p>
<p>Can you post your stats, race, and tell which program you got into?</p>
<p>GL!
1300 SAT, 3.7 UW GPA, White, Catholic, Male, Partially recruited athlete. Got into CAS.</p>
<p>lil wayne fan- are u in CSOM? i got accepted EA to it, and was wondering about the workload, this is the first ive heard of it being rough. i was under the impression that BC's workload in general wasnt too bad unless you were doing pre med. im about 90% sure im going to go to BC, and im psyched, just wondering what to expect workload wise. </p>
<p>id say reddune hit it on the head. NYU was a possibility for me at one point, but im just not a fan of NYC. So much hustle and bustle, the polluted air drives me nuts (who wants to feel what youre breathing?), the non existent campus, no big sports. </p>
<p>have you visited both?</p>
<p>disregard the question lil wayne fan, i saw that you asked about the workload, and asked if CSOM had more work. Reddune (current student) responded "I don't know really. It's a running joke among the humanity majors that CSOM has far less work than most"</p>
<p>not really where youre getting this "In BC, the workload is light, unless you are in CSOM" idea from</p>
<p>I've visited and loved both. They're completely different but it's really hard to choose :(</p>
<p>I wanted to be near a big city too - I chose BC because you can go into Boston whenever you want but like someone else said, it's in a quiet neighborhood so it's the best of both worlds. Although I love going into Boston, it's so comforting to come back to a safe, pretty and quiet BC campus at the end of the night.</p>
<p>D was accepted at both, but chose BC for the campus life, sports and Boston is a great city, too. She loved it and never had any regrets about her choice!</p>
<p>Thanks, that's what I'm thinking raspberry. I'm like 90% for BC right now.</p>
<p>Thanks irishforever. I hope the eagle day will leave no doubt in my mind.</p>
<p>I dont know about CSOM having a heavier workload. All 3 of my roommates are in CSOM and they work far less than me (philosophy major). They all have above 3.0 gpa's, so I dont think it's too rough. Overall, I think the workload at BC is about average. You can get by without doing much, but that is just getting by. Doing really well can be hard, especially if you are pre-med.</p>